Janet Tashjian
Janet Tashjian is an American author known for her young adult and middle-grade fiction. Her books often blend fiction and nonfiction, exploring themes relevant to young readers. She is also recognized for her activism and has been involved in promoting social change. Tashjian's work frequently incorporates humor and addresses serious subjects like consumerism, dating violence, and special needs. She is the mother of Jake Tashjian, who has illustrated several of her books, including the "My Life" series and the "Einstein the Class Hamster" series. Her first novel, "Tru Confessions," was adapted into a Disney Channel Original Movie.
Awards
['Academic Excellence Award in Journalism, University of Rhode Island', 'DuPrey Fiction Award, Emerson College', 'Best Books for the Teen Age selection, New York Public Library', "Best Children's Book selection, Bank Street College of Education", "Honor Book, Women's National Book Association", "Children's Choice selection, Children's Book Council (CBC)", "Best Children's Book citation, Bank Street College of Education", "Children's Choice selection, International Reading Association (IRA)", 'Junior Library Guild selection', "Children's Literature Choice selection", 'Best of the Best selection, Chicago Public Library', "Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice citation", 'Booksense selection', "Notable Trade Book in the Social Studies citation, National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book Council", 'Best Book for Young Adults selection, American Library Association']
Notable Works
['Tru Confessions', 'The Gospel According to Larry', 'Fault Line', 'My Life as a Book', 'My Life as a Stuntboy', 'My Life as a Cartoonist', 'Einstein the Class Hamster series', 'Sticker Girl series']
